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I create authentic handmade pottery here in the Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania. Handmade pottery that matters for people who care.
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Handling mugs for my spring show next weekend. March 7th - 9th 2025 #pottery #pottersofbluesky #handmade

I revamped my website and, unplugged the Instagram & Facebook feeds, and just left the links. I think the new website revamp looks quite nice. Can one person let me know what they think? creekroadpottery.com #pottery #pottersofbluesky #handmade

What will the bards say about you when death shades your eyes as you fall to the ground with your armor clattering about you? Who would miss you if you were gone? What change did you make to pass on? thepotterydailies.substack.com/p/naming-the... #pottery #pottersofbluesky #handmade

I have a feeling we're all in a big kiln. I do hope the firing goes well for us all. Every firing might be an experiment. #pottery #pottersofbluesky #handmade thepotterydailies.substack.com/p/if-mugs-co...

A discussion on how to overcome creative blocks by admitting our weaknesses. creekroadpottery.podbean.com/e/s4e4-the-1...

The Beatitude Collection is a concept for integrating the Beatitudes into functional pottery as daily reminders of reflection and action. thepotterydailies.substack.com/p/blessed-ar... #pottery #pottersofbluesky #handmade

Generosity in handmade work isn’t just about giving—it’s about creating an authentic, meaningful connection with the people who care. open.substack.com/pub/thepotte... #pottery #pottersofbluesky #handmade

"If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am not for others, what am I? And if not now, when?" - Rabbi Hillel

As systems shift and uncertainty looms, the importance of self-sufficiency, community-building, and local resilience becomes clearer. thepotterydailies.substack.com/p/the-wheel-...

Last year, I worked overtime to fund kiln upgrades, but it cost me time in the studio, leading to lower sales. This year, I plan to use slow periods for strategic improvements rather than seeing them as setbacks. thepotterydailies.substack.com/p/pottery-af... #pottery #pottersofbluesky #handmade

A strange dream forced me to have an uncomfortable conversation with myself. In it, I signed up for a pottery class, only to find that the instructor was me. thepotterydailies.substack.com/p/a-wake-up-... #pottery #pottersofbluesky #handmade #claybuddiesofbluesky

Read some books people! 🥰 youtu.be/x-Le9SH4mvU?...

The wind is making firing the kilns a challenge, but the work must go on. After a much-needed mental health day, I’m back to preparing for the Spring show. #pottery #pottersofbluesky #handmade #claybuddiesofbluesky thepotterydailies.substack.com/p/firing-in-...

Yes, build a website! I just accidentally realized today how important it is. thepotterydailies.substack.com/p/beyond-soc...

Sometimes done is better than perfect! thepotterydailies.substack.com/p/the-100-mu... #pottersofbluesky #pottery #ceramics #claybuddiesofbluesky

Politics inevitably finds its way into our work. Just as clay absorbs the imprint of the hands that shape it, so too do our creations reflect the world around us. #pottersofbluesky #pottery #ceramics #claybuddiesofbluesky thepotterydailies.substack.com/p/the-firing

Using the wisdom of the 12 Steps and The Artist’s Way —applying them directly to the life of an artist, a maker, and a business owner. creekroadpottery.podbean.com/e/s4e3-the-1...

Some have far more to lose than others. Depending on where we find ourselves and the changes we seek to make, the mission could cost us everything. #pottersofbluesky #pottery #ceramics #claybuddiesofbluesky thepotterydailies.substack.com/p/the-cost-o...

Hey, pottery folks! What are you all working on today? Show me in the replies! I hope everyone has a great weekend!

“As creators, we are the hands that put the writing on the wall.” thepotterydailies.substack.com/p/mene-mene-... #pottersofbluesky #pottery #ceramics #claybuddiesofbluesky

This 1000 times!!! "It’s not my responsibility to feel bad about making someone else feel bad because I happen to exist or as a result of exploring the fullness of who I am. It’s not my job to make people like me or to make sure they don’t not like me." wearerulerless.substack.com/p/take-up-sp...

I need to trim out about 10 vases today and maybe throw a few more if I can. That one looks a little lopsided. Love my kneading table built by my neighbor a few years ago. I could use another one! Happy Potting! #pottersofbluesky #pottery #ceramics #claybuddiesofbluesky

"As artists and creators, we have a voice, and we should use it in a thousand or more ways to bring about the change we seek to make. We need to use empathy, generosity, and gratitude when interacting and remember not to become what we dislike." thepotterydailies.substack.com/p/art-of-uny...

This was a great read! A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life. by George Saunders www.amazon.com/dp/1984856030

BlueSky is so nice! I forgot what it was like to see pots from those I follow rather than ads and things I don't care to see. I hope it can stay that way.